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Associate Director - Learning and Knowledge

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Pune, Maharashtra, IND
Senior level
In-Office
Pune, Maharashtra, IND
Senior level
Lead the company’s learning and development strategy, including technical and non-technical curricula, GenAI enablement, knowledge management, training programs, team leadership, vendor and budget management, and learning analytics. Build scalable learning infrastructure, identify skill gaps, measure program effectiveness, partner with executives and technical leaders, and foster continuous employee development and internal mobility.
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About thinkbridge

thinkbridge is how growth-stage companies can finally turn into tech disruptors. They get a new way there – with world-class technology strategy, development, maintenance, and data science all in one place. But solving technology problems like these involves a lot more than code. That’s why we encourage think’ers to spend 80% of their time thinking through solutions and 20% coding them. With an average client tenure of 4+ years, you won’t be hopping from project to project here – unless you want to. So, you really can get to know your clients and understand their challenges on a deeper level. At thinkbridge, you can expand your knowledge during work hours specifically reserved for learning. Or even transition to a completely different role in the organization. It’s all about challenging yourself while you challenge small thinking.

thinkbridge is a place where you can:
  1. Think bigger – because you have the time, opportunity, and support it takes to dig deeper and tackle larger issues.
  2. Move faster – because you’ll be working with experienced, helpful teams who can guide you through challenges, quickly resolve issues, and show you new ways to get things done.
  3. Go further – because you have the opportunity to grow professionally, add new skills, and take on new responsibilities in an organization that takes a long-term view of every relationship.
thinkbridge..there’s a new way there. ™

What is expected from you?

As part of the job, you will be required to
  • Strategic Leadership in Learning and Development:
    Set a clear vision and roadmap for learning and development that aligns with the company's business strategy. Define learning goals focused on critical skills for innovation, growth, and career advancement. Embrace new learning technologies like blended learning, microlearning, and VR to boost engagement and retention.
  • GenAI and Emerging Technology Enablement:
    Develop specialized training programs on generative AI, machine learning, and data-driven approaches to integrate AI into daily workflows. Continuously assess new tools and technologies to keep the tech stack cutting-edge. Collaborate with technical leads to map current skills and identify opportunities for upskilling and reskilling in emerging technologies.
  • Comprehensive Learning Agenda: 
    Create a technical curriculum covering coding bootcamps, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML education. Offer non-technical training in leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence. Partner with HR to develop career paths that support employee growth and internal mobility.
  • Learning Calendar and Program Management:
  • Oversee the creation and execution of the company’s learning calendar, ensuring a balanced and timely delivery of training initiatives across the organization.
  • Knowledge Ecosystem Development: 
    Establish a centralized knowledge hub for employees to access training materials, documentation, and recorded sessions. Promote internal knowledge sharing through initiatives like lunch-and-learn sessions, peer mentoring, and collaboration groups. Implement best practices for maintaining accurate and updated technical and non-technical documentation.
  • Content Strategy and Innovation: 
    Create custom learning materials tailored to the company’s technologies and processes. Partner with external platforms like Coursera or Udemy to enhance internal training. Provide multimodal learning options, including videos, interactive modules, simulations, and reading materials, to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Team Leadership and Development: 
    Recruit and manage a high-performing learning and development team, including instructional designers, trainers, and content developers. Establish clear KPIs to align the team’s performance with business outcomes, providing regular feedback and development opportunities. Foster collaboration between the L&D team and technical experts to ensure training content remains relevant and up-to-date.
  • Collaboration with Leadership and Departments:
    Collaborate with department heads and technical leads to conduct regular training needs assessments, identifying critical skill gaps across the organization. Secure executive sponsorship to support major learning initiatives, focusing on strategic priorities like GenAI adoption and digital transformation. Customize learning solutions for various business units to address their specific technical and non-technical needs.
  • Continuous Improvement and Measurement: 
    Establish a framework to measure training program effectiveness through key metrics like skill improvement, productivity gains, and feedback surveys. Utilize data and feedback to continuously enhance learning programs, adapting them to the evolving business and technology landscape. Monitor employee participation and engagement in training initiatives, implementing incentives or recognition systems to promote a culture of continuous learning.
  • Resource and Budget Management:
    Manage the learning and development budget to ensure cost-effective use of internal and external resources, including technology platforms and training certifications. Oversee vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to guarantee value and quality training. Continuously seek and implement scalable, cost-effective learning solutions, such as cloud-based learning management systems (LMS) and self-paced e-learning platforms.
  • Thought Leadership: 
    Conduct research to forecast trends in learning technologies, workforce development, and emerging skills, incorporating these insights into the company’s long-term strategy. Serve as an internal advocate for learning and development, motivating both leadership and employees to embrace a culture of continuous growth.
  • Reporting and Analytics: 
    Utilize learning analytics to monitor performance, completion rates, and skill improvements, delivering actionable insights to leadership. Provide regular reports to the executive team on the outcomes and ROI of learning initiatives, along with recommendations for future investments. Evaluate the long-term effects of learning programs on employee performance, innovation, and retention, ensuring that learning continues to be a competitive advantage for the company.

If your beliefs resonate with these, you are looking at the right place!  

  • Accountability –Finish what you started 
  • Communication–Context aware, pro-active, and clean communication 
  • Outcome –High throughput 
  • Quality –High-Quality work and consistency 
  • Ownership –Go Beyond 


Requirements
  • Passionate about coaching and building up talent.
  • Craving to build from ground-up, keen to be part of a high growth, fluid organization.
  • Having done or worked with similar set up a of a training environment for minimum 7+ years.
  • Hands-on experience in technical training on these stacks- .NETFramework, Angular, React, DevOps, and Architects.
  • Good knowledge of the technology landscape and standards, especially in web and data technologies.
  • Deep understanding of training constructs, methodologies and infrastructure.
  • Innovative mindset to think differently as well as adaptability to be in lock steps with evolving needs.
  • Fluent written and oral communication.


Benefits
  • Hybrid Mode
  • Flexible work hours
  • No loss of pay for pre-approved leaves
  • Family Insurance
  • Quarterly in-person Collaboration Week -WWW

thinkbridge Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND Office

C-14, Amar Business Zone, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra , India, 411045

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